convoke

Example Sentences

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Francis turns 87 in December and whether he convokes another consistory next year or in 2025 depends on how long he lives.

From Reuters

Francis convoked an extraordinary general chapter for Jan. 25 to begin the process of electing a new Grand Master.

From Reuters

Usually ambassadors are convoked by the Secretariat of State.

From Reuters

That would ease passage of some of Castro's legislative priorities, but her pledge to convoke an assembly to rewrite the country's constitution could still be blocked since that would require a two-thirds majority.

From Reuters

Each time, I marveled at the brand of magic my mother convoked to exact big, dynamic flavors from a couple of potatoes and a can of chickpeas.

From Washington Post